Patchwork

Patchwork was a French jazz-rock band behind the 1978 album Ouvertures on Cobra.

Members: J.P. Salle, H. le Coz, J.F. Courteaux, J.P. Pestre, L. Begeue, S. Bouland, A. Aunis


Profile

Patchwork emerged in 1977 around bassist Hervé Le Coz, drummer Jean-Paul Pestre, guitarist Jean-Pierre Salle, keyboardist Louis Begue, and reedist Jean-François Courteaux, who juggled flute with tenor and soprano saxophones. They featured two percussionists: conguero Alain Aunis and timablist-vibraphonist Serge Bouland.

Patchwork left no documented live trail but entered Studio Patchwork in January 1978 with engineer Sylvie Scheitler.


Discography:

  • Ouvertures (1978)

References and notes

  • Patchwork — Ouvertures — Original Cobra edition, COB 37016. Gatefold sleeve identifies the musicians and confirms group production and arrangements, January 1978 recording sessions, and February 1978 London mixing sessions. (Discogs)
  • Ouvertures — Release Information — Independent catalog entry confirms the French 1978 edition on Cobra and catalog number COB 37016. (MusicBrainz)
  • Patchwork (France) — Separate transcription of album personnel and composer credits. (Ameblo)

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